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“There is tremendous pressure from the Government to build housing right across the country, Bassetlaw has not been excluded from this requirement.”

The council is in the process of drafting up its Local Plan, and will announce more on the plan next month.

The provisional figure is subject to what the council have described as “additional factors” which could potentially affect that final number.

Cllr White added: “Additional housing and boosting the district’s economy are key priorities for the Council, but these must be done in accordance with the Local Plan and consultation with residents to ensure that development will only take place in the most suitable locations.”

The council have said they will tell residents more on their housing strategy when the council cabinet meet in October this year.

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